Central Iowa Times

41.7 percent of Dayton residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Dayton population reached 626.

Out of 365 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	261	41.7
Employed	365	58.3
Employed in civilian labor force	365	58.3
Employed in armed forces	0	0